Shaw's Steakhouse & Tavern: Unforgettable Dining Experience in Santa Maria

The sirloin was really great! I really enjoyed it! The ribeye wasn’t cooked evenly, but it was still good. A little salty for my taste (for both steaks), but overall, the flavors were nice. I did expect a bit more from the onion rings, especially from a good steakhouse like this. The steaks were solid, especially the sirloin. The waiter was nice, but the place was super busy, so the food took a while to come out. I’d also definitely recommend making a reservation since it’s a popular spot. If you just walk in then you would have to wait. It’s a nice place for a date or a special night out.

Helpful and friendly staff, food was amazing, had the tri-tip and sausage special with baked potato and garlic bread.

We just happened to stop by this lovely restaurant while visiting just one evening in Santa Maria. This restaurant is quite lovely, our server, Lillian, was just darling, and I cannot say enough about the steak. We ordered a huge 20 ounce Center Cut Ribeye to be prepared medium rare and it was most delicious. We ordered one meal to share because of its size, and that steak along with a baked potato, and cup of Beef Stew was just perfect for the two of us. We would most certainly return if ever in this area again.

Amazing food! I usually get their grilled chicken breast with a baked potato and I can never get enough. Their cocktails are just as good. The ambience is great, the music is great, the staff is great especially Gustavo Arana. He provides us with the best service every time we go without a fail. I highly recommend everyone to ask for him the next time you go! :)

My wife and I occasionally return to Santa Maria to visit family since this is where I am from. The Thanksgiving holiday brought us back here this time. The turkey day feast came and went but since we were here back in red oak country, I wanted a good steak before we returned to the Bay area. On our previous trips we used to frequent the other “steak” house on north Broadway. But the last 2 visits were very disappointing as you can see from the review that I left them. It had been a while since we visited the other steak house on south Broadway, Shaw’s. My 20 oz Ribeye steak was like night and day. It was juicy, seasoned well and grilled to perfection as was my wife’s salmon. The rest of the accompanying dishes were great as well. Our server Rosie was the best. She was very knowledgeable and even gave us a short historical insight into the fire that occurred a few years ago that we knew nothing about. My wife, being an architectural buff, was wondering if the ceiling in the main room was original. That’s when Rosie chimed in. Her knowledgeable and attentive services were well appreciated. All in all, I believe that we have found our new steak house to visit when we are in town. Great service, great food and great atmosphere. Thank you so much.

Juliana at Shaw’s Steakhouse truly made our entire dining experience unforgettable. From the moment she greeted us, her energy was warm, vibrant, and effortlessly funny…she had us laughing all night. She has that rare gift of making you feel like you’re her favorite table while still being incredibly professional + attentive. I ordered the 10oz New York with the mushroom butter special, and it was absolutely divine! perfectly cooked, rich + full of flavor. Juliana’s recommendations and enthusiasm made the meal even better. She didn’t just serve us dinner, she created an experience. If you’re dining at Shaw’s, ask for Juliana. She’s an absolute delight and the kind of server who turns a great meal into a memorable night. 10/10 service.

First time there with my family and in-laws. It was AWESOME. Delicious fillets, baked potatoes, and veggies. Wine and drinks selection superb. B-day desert was a delight! Our staff of Alyssa / Angel / Omar was fabulous. A great team of folks, very kind, talkative, cared about your service. For those with food allergies, they do a great job making sure your order is prepared safely to avoid issues to the best of their ability. A must visit for those in the central coast.

Nicest place in area. Delicious side soups. Fantastic food. Got the special of tritip and linguica. Tri tip was delicious gave me tons of food to get full. Linguica wasn't worth the extra 10$ kinda boring. If I was in the area and wanted meat I'd definitely come back but its nothing super crazy.